I've been coaching youth basketball for over a decade, and Canlan Sports is another facility that…read morehas basketball, soccer, and volleyball courts, as well as batting cages for baseball. Overall the facility is pretty nice. The courts are color coded and it seems to be run pretty well. The highlight of the place is their concession stand. The widest variety of food and drink selections (at a decent price) I've ever seen.

They have multiple leagues happening nowhere near enough parking, they have a sign if you park next…read moredoor you will get towed. Again, no seating or enough seating to accommodate the crowd. Bathrooms dirty. I understand there are few venues that has the capacity that this place has, but not worth having to pay entry fee, possibly getting a car towed, no seating especially those who might be disabled but not in a walker or wheelchair. So disappointed. What can I do my son's team plays every week.

Stevenson Park has been totally updated outdoors and the new toddler to preschool/young…read moreElementary-age climbing structures and play areas are really lovely. My kids are older now, but we used to play here often pre-renovation. They did a beautiful job with the renovation. I come here twice a week to take a Nia dance class through the Park District of Oak Park. The space is perfect for the class. Always clean, well-ventilated, the water fountain works, all of the equipment is in good working order, and the teacher, Andrea, is the best!! Masks are required to come inside, and there is a Park District attendant at the door of the building to ensure that the mask requirement is complied with, which I really appreciate. Stevenson Park is a great place to take a class and a super spot to run around with the kids a bit! There is some free street parking along Lake, but make sure you follow the signs. I think only one side of the road (the south side) is free. I saw someone getting a ticket for parking on the north side of the road yesterday.

This park is very clean, spacious, and offers a lot for children of all ages in regards to…read moreplayground equipment. Just right next to the outdoor playground is a basketball court and a skate park which are kept in great condition. What surprised me most was the concrete ping pong table and the checkers/chess tables as an extra bonus for older visitors. If you're looking to escape from the cold weather the Cubhouse indoor playground offers warmth and a spacious playroom for $5 per child (adults are free).

Nice park with four pickleball courts that are in great condition. The players are friendly and…read moreaccepting of new people showing up to play. There's usually plenty of people playing after 9:00a.m.. There's parking in the commercial lot just north of the park as well as the street just to the south. There's also a porta potty just east of the courts.

I worked with Tony and Amanda to install a hoop on our garage. The experience was great from start…read moreto finish. Amanda helped figure out what would work best for our needs and took care of ordering the hoop on our behalf. Communication was quick and easy throughout. She also worked with us to schedule installation around my son's birthday, so that the new hoop would be a surprise. Tony handled the install. He brought the hoop by one morning and had it on our garage in a couple of hours. Installation couldn't have been smoother. The hoop looks fantastic and seems like it's going to last for many years. I couldn't be happier with Amanda and Tony's work, and recommend them to anybody looking to have a hoop installed in the Chicago area.

Aqfter visiting Slam Dunk Hoops' website I decided to ask for an estimate on one of their products…read moreabd before I could even receive a quote I was asked where I lived. I thought this was odd right off the bat but I provided my location anyways. Then I was told they do not offer service in my area but they're website clearly shows that they do service this area. Which is it? Luckily I called an experienced installer nearby that'll do it this wk.

I owe a lot to of gratitude to ECC. I first attended here when I was kicked out of the University…read moreof Illinois Urbana-Champaign for academic probation. Then a few years later, after I was kicked out again, I came here humble and looking for a fresh start. I stated by taking photography from the late John Grady, a mentor, a friend, and an inspiration to me and many others. He was an advocate that lead me to be recognized as the artist of the year by the local paper. Because of this momentum, I ended up attaining three associate degrees from ECC: graphic design, general arts, and general science. The faculty was supportive and communicative, especially in the design department. The onsite computer lab, library, and study areas were great places to work outside of class. Even the cafeteria was reasonably priced and had many options. Administratively, everything was seamless and easy to navigate. I met with humans a few times, but overall, much of the process is online. The only reason for the missing star is the inconsistency of skilled and practicing adjunct teachers. I had a few that were away from their fields for over 20 years, which made some of the knowledge outdated. But I guess all schools have that issue. I highly recommend ECC for everyone!

I attended the Dental Assisting program at Elgin Community College with mixed feelings. The program…read moreitself provides valuable hands on experience and teaches important DA skills, but my experience with Program Director Kim Plate and the administration was honestly one of the most frustrating educational experiences I've had. I previously attended loyal university in Columbia University, so the contrast was very striking unfortunately. The biggest issue involved clinical placement approval. I had already secured future employment and made plans to relocate to New Hampshire, which is why I proposed completing my clinicals at that site. Students are allowed to complete clinicals during fall, spring, or summer semesters, yet I was not informed until the final day of the semester that June 1 was suddenly being treated as a strict mandatory start date. This decision not only affected my education but also significantly disrupted my relocation and future employment plans. The New Hampshire site would have supervised me through licensed dental assistants and an on site oral surgeon with qualifications equal to or greater than the ECC observer who would normally conduct one observational shift. Despite this, Kim Plate denied the site without giving any clear or reasonable explanation. Multiple compromises were proposed, including Zoom observations and doctor check ins, but she appeared completely unwilling to work toward any solution. The oral surgeon personally emailed her explaining how the decision would negatively impact the office workflow and never even received a response. Before withdrawing, I had already completed nearly 100 hours at an Illinois clinical site, yet Kim Plate stated those hours would not count. Even after management from the site emailed and met with her expressing that the situation was unfair and unnecessarily rigid, she remained unwilling to compromise, ultimately forcing me to withdraw from the clinical courses. Beyond clinicals, Kim Plate was frequently dismissive, sarcastic, and unprofessional toward students. There were also instances where personal matters regarding me were discussed with other students, creating an uncomfortable environment for both myself and classmates. My entire class brought concerns to the dean and Vice President Anne Marie Schopen. Unfortunately, I did not find Vice President Anne Marie Schopen to be helpful, and despite escalating my concerns, I received little guidance, support, or meaningful assistance. The program can teach useful technical skills, but prospective students should understand that the administration, particularly Kim Plate, can make the experience far more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. If your situation falls outside of the program's rigid expectations, be prepared to strongly advocate for yourself.

This is a Lombard Park District facility that opened in 2018. I was here for a COVID vaccine…read moreclinic. The facility is clean, bright, has the necessary equipment, and filled with very friendly people. I think it was a mixture of people from the Park district, the Fire Department, students from a nearby medical and professional school, and maybe even Albertsons employees working. It was a well greased machine. I did not wait in any line at any time, I just moved from station to station. If I had been a resident of Lombard they were giving a one day pass to try out the facility. In the waiting area, after the vaccine had been administered, there were Park District employees there to sanitize the chair you had just vacated. Hand sanitizer was every where you looked. I could not be more pleased that I was able to snag an appointment at this clinic.

From the owner: A facility of the Lombard Park District, Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) offers several…read morefitness amenities including an indoor track, fitness center, group fitness classes, open gym, Wellbeats virtual fitness training, and more! Come take a tour and see everything the MMAC has to offer you!

Very disappointing that I walk into a place where the staff (including concession stand staff) are…read moreNOT WEARING MASKS. They even allow their customers to NOT wear masks. If I could do ZERO STARS, I certainly would. If you are worried about Covid, not the place to be.

We had a birthday party here for my son. It was great! We had half of the indoor soccer field and…read morehad the option of the basketball court too. It was affordable as opposed to some other places. It was perfect for a 12 year old boy's birthday party. They take care of ordering the pizza and are very easy to work with. If I could change one thing, it would be that drinks are either provided or we would bring our own in. All of the kids had a great time!